Glasgow’s lowest paid workers are mired in the council’s ongoing pay discrimination and a chronic lack of value for the essential services they deliver. It’s time to confront this. Let’s make work better and make Glasgow better. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-59380471

Millbrae shows why we need to tackle the understaffing crises in social care and the NHS, and why we need a NCS that makes work better for staff: £15 an hour, stronger rights, and improved regulation. https://news.stv.tv/west-central/care-home-residents-injected-with-salt-water-instead-of-covid-vaccine?top

All the difficult questions over energy remain the First Minister’s to answer. What’s the plan for a jobs transition for workers, tackling fuel poverty against a cost-of-living crisis, and for security of supply when the wind doesn’t blow? (£) https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/nicola-sturgeons-no-to-cambo-inspires-oil-belt-rebellion-8htvdb7mx

GMB cleaners and janitors in Glasgow schools were Covid heroes, the last out and the first back in to ensure kids could get back to school following lockdown. They deserve a proper pay rise from their employer @Ameyplc, not a real terms cut. https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19715092.strikes-glasgow-schools-imminent-janitors-cleaners-reject-council-pay-offer/

“It is important to understand that strikes don’t happen by accident. They are a consequence of workers feeling undervalued, disrespected, and ignored for too long” GMB Scotland statement as the 8th scheduled day of the #Cop26strike comes to an end. 👇 https://www.gmbscotland.org.uk/newsroom/gmb-warns-anger-over-low-pay-is-not-going-away

Left: Brave Bakers in Glasgow hand out pretzels to those striking for equal pay in Glasgow, 2018. Right: Baby Bakes in Glasgow delivers cupcakes to cleansing workers striking for a proper pay rise and respect from their employer, 2021. #StandWithUs #cop26strike #COP26

Solidarity! ✊

This is what they mean when they say “People Make Glasgow”. Our members have pride in their city and in their work, and the courage to stand up for what’s right and fair. We couldn’t be more proud to represent these frontline heroes. #cop26 #cop26strike

"Climate justice and social justice is one, and no one will be left behind" Thank you to @FFF_Glasgow for standing with Glasgow's striking cleansing workers and sharing your platform with us today. Solidarity. ✊

Glasgow's striking cleansing workers united with the #FridaysForFuture march through the streets of the city today, with a clear message. Social justice and climate justice must go hand in hand, with no one left behind. ✊ #cop26 #cop26strike